FeaturedNeurology·September 26, 2013·4 min readSoldiers With Blast Injuries Suffer Pituitary Hormone ProblemsSoldiers who suffered TBI as a result of an IED blast are more likely to have pituitary hormone problems than patients with TBI caused by accidents, a new study suggests.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscience Videos·November 13, 2013·6 min readMenstrual Cycle Influences Concussion OutcomesWomen who suffered concussions during their premenstrual phase had a slower recovery and poorer health one month after injury compared to those injured two weeks directly after their period or women taken birth control pills, a new study reports.Read More
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FeaturedNeuroscience·February 21, 2022·4 min readHormone Found to Regulate Mothers’ BehaviorProlactin, a hormone responsible for milk production in mothers, reduces a mother's investment in aggressive behaviors and helps to increase protective behaviors.Read More